Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium.

Japan are the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Here's how they did so -- in sheer dominant fashion.

Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium.

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan becomes first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after host nations.

Despite Richie Mo'unga opting to see out his contract in Japan, All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson remains hopeful that he will return to New Zealand ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is taking place across 12 venues as Japan becomes the first Asian country to host the competition. The opening ceremony and first match took place at Tokyo stadium.

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Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Eddie Jones of Australia, center, poses for photographers with Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) Chairman ...